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    Ruddy Thomas First Time Around

    Studio 16
    • Ruddy Thomas – That's What Friends Are For
    • Ruddy Thomas – Ticket To Ride
    • Ruddy Thomas – Poorer Side Of Town
    • Ruddy Thomas – Loving Pauper
    • Ruddy Thomas – Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
    • Ruddy Thomas – Little Jeannie
    • Ruddy Thomas – Go On
    • Ruddy Thomas – Let Me Know It
    • Ruddy Thomas – Sad Eyes
    • Ruddy Thomas – Someone To Love
    • 1. That's What Friends Are For
    • 2. Ticket To Ride
    • 3. Poorer Side Of Town
    • 4. Loving Pauper
    • 5. Shake Your Body Down To The Ground
    • 6. Little Jeannie
    • 7. Go On
    • 8. Let Me Know It
    • 9. Sad Eyes
    • 10. Someone To Love

    Welcome reissue of Ruddy Thomas's first album originally released by producer Joe Gibbs in 1981, great soulful roots rockers with wicked version of The Jacksons "Shake Your Body" also recorded as Flick Wilson..

    Other Releases by Ruddy Thomas

    Ruddy ThomasEveryday Is Just A Holiday / Holiday StyleJoe Gibbs Music
    Great roots rockers version of The Sensations rocksteady hit "Everyday Is Like A Holiday" with Errol Thompson excellent dub wise mix on the flip.
    • Ruddy Thomas – Everyday Is Just A Holiday
    • Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Holiday Style
    Ruddy ThomasThese Songs Will Last ForeverCharm
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      Ruddy ThomasFirst Time Around, Expanded EditionDoctor Bird
      • Seminal 1981 debut album by one of Jamaica’s greatest hit-makers. • Features numerous major reggae hits from the late 70s. • Includes a dozen...

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